Dominique Brossard¶
Dominique Brossard is a researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research, studying how people understand and respond to scientific and health information, particularly in contexts of risk and uncertainty. His work bridges science communication, risk perception, and public opinion.
Key works¶
- Fact-checking as risk communication (2020) — Applies risk communication research to COVID-19 misinformation, arguing fact-checking fails without trust and must acknowledge uncertainty.
Areas of research¶
- Risk communication and risk perception
- Science communication and public understanding
- Trust in science and institutions
- COVID-19 misinformation
- Health communication